February 2022 ALABC E-Newsletter

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Latin American Ambassadors and Heads of Mission

ALABC engages on a regular basis with the Latin American Ambassadors, to discuss the latest developments in the region,  the opportunities and challenges our members face in the regions and share ideas regarding joint initiatives, to facilitate business engagement and access to key insights and networks.

On this occasion, ALABC would like to provide a warm welcome to the newly appointed  Ambassadors of Peru H.E Mr. Vitaliano Gallardo Valencia. 

H.E. Mr. Vitaliano Gallardo Ambassador of Peru

Ambassador Gallardo is a Career Diplomat and a Bachelor of Law Graduate from the Catholic University of Peru and a Graduate from the Program in Global Affairs, School of Continuous and Professional Studies, New York. 

He has Advanced Studies Course in Public Administration and Management, Diplomatic Academy of Peru and Diploma of Specialised Higher Studies International Administration, University Paris. 

LATAM restarts flights from Australia and New Zealand to South America 

After almost two years of pausing its passenger services from Australia and New Zealand due to the COVID-19 pandemic, LATAM has announced it will resume its passenger operations between Sydney, Auckland and Santiago from 29 March.

Producing high-quality battery-grade lithium carbonate in South America

Andrew Phillips, Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer at Lithium Power International Ltd details the Maricunga lithium carbonate project in Chile and how it will develop into a crucial supplier for a hungry global market. .

Bastion Minerals (ASX:BMO) Exploring the Mineral Rich Atacama Region of Chile -Dr. Andrew Stewart, Non-Executive Director 

The pandemic has accelerated Latin America’s startup boom 

When three young entrepreneurs decided to start an online marketplace in Argentina in 1999, their chances seemed slim. Only a select few had access to the internet and money was scarce. “There were no local venture-capital firms, and international ones wouldn’t even look at Latin America,” says Marcos Galperin, one of the founders. In 2001 the trio met an investor in Silicon Valley who looked at their sales and asked if the figures were in “millions or billions”. They were in thousands.

The Critical Minerals and High-Tech Metals Strategy

The NSW Government recently launched the Critical Minerals and High-Tech Metals Strategy, which outlines the state’s vision to build on our existing strengths and position NSW as a major global supplier and processor of critical minerals and high-tech metals.

The Critical Minerals and High-Tech Metals Strategy delivers a clear vision to provide a key source of economic growth, help diversify the NSW royalty base and supply the materials necessary for a global low carbon future.

ALABC member KADELCO signs memorandum of understanding with the Costa Rican Institute of Electricity (ICE). KADELCO is interested in electricity supply to produce green hydrogen in Costa Rica.

Kadelco is an international corporation, headquartered in Australia. It is dedicated to the development of innovative industrial solutions and the construction of large infrastructure projects. Faye Duncan, CEO of Kadelco , told government authorities of the company's interest in building a green hydrogen plant in the country through a substantial investment. It is estimated that the US$ 3,3 billion investment will generated 2,600 new jobs in Costa Rica.

Boric: Chile will prioritise Pacific Alliance under my government 

Chile’s President-elect Gabriel Boric has said that his new government will focus its foreign policy on improving ties with members of the Pacific Alliance (Alianza del Pacífico) trade bloc.

Chile to attract US$1 billion in Green Hydrogen investments

Foreign investment has been key to developing green hydrogen in Chile. Initiatives promoted by Enel Green Power, Linde, ENGIE, Air Liquide, GNL Quintero and CAP have been chosen for co-financing support by Chile’s Economic Development Agency, CORFO, with the goal of speeding up the development of the industry in our country. 

Brazil sees private infrastructure capex nearly doubling in 2022

Brazil's government sees private investments of 78 billion reais ($15 billion) in infrastructure this year, up 95% from 2021, the economy ministry forecast, supporting its expectations that economic growth will beat meager market forecasts.

The estimate covers investments agreed to under public-private partnerships, which totaled about 40 billion reais last year, according to the ministry's Secretariat of Economic Policy (SPE).

Business Opportunities and Investment in Australia

The Soft Landing Platform is an ALABC initiative developed to assist Latin American companies with the launch of their business in Australia. It is a program for proven enterprises that want to relocate or expand to Australia without investing all their resources at first. Our members provide a number of specialised services to fast track your entry into the Australian market, from company structure, incorporation, taxation, relocation, IP Protection, due diligence and much more.

Do you want to expand your company to Australia and take Permanent Residence with the Global Talent Visa? . Then this webinar organised by the Australia-Latin America Business Council (ALABC) and the Global Business & Talent Attraction Taskforce is for you.

When : Tuesday 8 of March 18.30 Chile and Argentina; 16:30 Colombia ;15:30 Mexico

FREE REGISTRATION 

NEW SPEAKER ADDED TO OUR FREE WEBINAR: Jose Luis Morea OZ Minerals OZ Minerals Brazil. DON'T MISS  HIS TESTIMONIAL

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Mr. Jose Blanco, AM. Chair Emeritus of ALABC.

Boardroom Luncheon

Brisbane, 6 April 2022, 12 to 2 pm at the Brisbane Club. 

Despite the adverse health, social and economic impact of COVID-19, Latin America continues to hold opportunities for Australia.In the face of economic setbacks, the region is producing more entrepreneurs and generating exciting innovations. Doing business in or with the region varies from country to country, and is definitely not plain sailing, but the potential rewards justify engaging with the region.

ALABC and the Spanish Chamber of Commerce (La Camara) joint event.

The Melbourne Annual Ibero-American Business Networking Event

Melbourne, 7 April 2022 6 pm

This event will be an excellent way for our network in Melbourne to kick start the year 2022.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Please register early as places are strictly limited. 

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Melbourne Annual Dinner 2022

Thursday 23 June 2022

Crown Plaza Hotel

CAMILA CACERES

Principal Innovation and Community Procurement

BHP Supplier Innovation Program: How METS companies benefit from easier access to supply opportunities and new avenues for collaboration

With the support of our Patron member BHP, Camila Caceres, Principal Innovation & Community Procurement, the members of the Australia-Latin America Business Council attended the presentation of the Supplier Innovation Program to facilitate open innovation, to engage suppliers and implement emerging technologies as part of its Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS) Sector Strategy. 

ALABC Member's App to help you stay connected

Staying in touch has been difficult for all of us during this pandemic. With the Member's app, you can interact with fellow members anywhere from your mobile device, update your member profile, including your address, phone, email and Linkedin. You can even email and call fellow members, so it’s easier for you to stay in touch and build a community.

You will find it easier than ever to register and attend events using the mobile app. You can view your event calendar and event details, and register for events directly from the app.

You can also keep on top of your existing event registrations by viewing your tickets, adding events to your calendar, and make online payments.